derotate

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verb

To correct a rotational deformity.

Scrabble 9

Meanings

verbderotate (third-person singular simple present derotates, present participle derotating, simple past and past participle derotated)

present singular third person derotates · participle present derotating · participle past derotated · past derotated

  1. medicineTo correct a rotational deformity.
  2. rareaeronauticsTo bring the nose of an aircraft down to the runway after touching down on the main gear.

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APA

derotate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derotate

MLA

“derotate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derotate. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “derotate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derotate.

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